RAFFIA FOR FOOTWEAR UPPERS

I had already seen Moroccan babouches made from Raffia before. But to see brogues made from Raffia just blows me away!

Since I have spent many years researching woven shoes in Mexico, specifically Huaraches (Huarache Blog and Huarache Blog on Tumblr), I know how long it takes to make a woven shoe and how difficult it is.

These shoes are amazing!

Visvim Patrician Raffia Folk Indigo

Paul Smith Brogues Raffia

Robert Clergerie Pinto Black Natural

Jamingo Essaouira (JE)

I wish Jolanda from Jamingo Essaouira (JE) so much good luck with her brand and social initiative!